The hierarchie of the blessed angells

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Description: A poem in 9 books, each preceded by an argument in verse and an engraved plate, and followed by observations in prose and "A meditation" in verse. Includes a celebrated reference to Shakespeare and his contemporaries (Book IV, p. 206) and some curious stories concerning witches, magicians and ghosts.
Names: Islip, Adam, -1639 (Printer); Heywood, Thomas, approximately 1574-1641 (Author)
Dates / Origin: Date Issued: 1635; Place: London
Library locations: Rare Book Division; Shelf locator: *KC 1635 Heywood
Topics: Angels; Demonology; Witchcraft; Magic
Genres: Prints; Poetry
Notes: Content: With bookplate of John Kershaw.; Citation/reference: STC 13327; Grolier club: Langland to Wither, p. 120; Content: First edition; engraved title, by Cecill, within an elaborate border with the emblem of the Trinity at the top, and on either side the spirits of the elect ("Electi") and the fallen ("Reiecti").; Content: Signatures: [par]⁶, Aa-Zz⁶, Aaa-Fff⁶, Ggg⁴.
Physical Description: Extent: 6 p. l., 622, [10] p. incl. illus., 4 pl. 27.5 cm.; Imperfect: first leaf (imprimatur) and last leaf (blank) wanting.
Type of Resource: Still image
Identifiers: RLIN/OCLC: 3622697; NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b14419385; Library of Congress Control Number: 19018992; Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 98909500-c623-012f-a248-58d385a7bc34

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